Tuesday, March 14th
*Arrival for the 20 volunteers for the SBP Contractor Volunteer Project. See tour details for further information.
Wednesday, March 15th
Typical Arrival for ELECTRI Cross Border Meeting attendees
*8:30 AM-4:30 PM SBP Contractor Volunteer Project
6:00 PM ELECTRI International Cross Border Opening Reception & Dinner
Thursday, March 16th
7:00 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM-12:00 PM Meeting
Lunch on own
*12:45 PM Tours
1. Old San Juan Visit & Shopping 2:00-5:00 PM
2. Rainforest Zip Lining 2:30-5:00 PM
3. Evening Kayak Bioluminescent Tour 6:00-9:00 PM
Dinner on own
Friday, March 17th
7:30 AM Breakfast
8:30-9:30 AM Meeting
9:45 AM-11:45 AM Luma Technical College Tour (Offsite)
Lunch on own
*1:30 PM Tours
1. Old San Juan Walk & Taste Tour 12:30-5:00 PM
2. Rainforest & Beach Tour 1:00-5:00 PM
6:30 PM ELECTRI International Cross Border Closing Reception& Dinner
Saturday, March 18th
*Catamaran Tour 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
*All Tours will have a separate registration process. Below are the tour details to help you plan your trip!
SBP Contractor Volunteer Project
*This tour requires attendees to arrive on Tuesday, March 14th. There is a maximum of 20 participants who can join this volunteer project, spouses/guest are also welcome to join.
SBP has been on the ground in Puerto Rico since 2018 and has built more homes than any other organization to date. Their disaster response teams are currently deployed to visit communities, evaluate storm damages, and assess where our support is most needed.
Every day their team works simultaneously in 8 to 12 homes, driving forward recovery construction work so that each client can return to a safe and secure home.
ELECTRI is offering this volunteer opportunity to 20 attendees joining us in Puerto Rico. This is your chance to give hands on support to a community in need. No construction experience necessary! Volunteers help with many different phases of construction such as demolition, light framing, insulation, mold remediation, drywall, mudding or spackling, priming, painting, flooring, trim, doors and final punch. All training, safety instruction/gear and supervision provided.
Old San Juan Visit & Shopping
Explore the historical city of San Juan and enjoy the many shops and restaurants at your leisure. This will be an unguided tour, giving you the opportunity to create your own adventure! We will provide you with a list of suggested sites to keep in mind during your visit. The registration cost covers transportation only.
Zip Lining
Come visit JungleQui Zipline Park at the Foothills of the Yunque National Rainforest and experience firsthand beautiful hiking trails and the thrill ride of 11 carbon fiber ziplines and two rappels, as you enjoy aerial views of the lush rainforest flora.
Bioluminescent Kayak (Evening Tour)
Do not let your trip end without exploring the top bioluminescent waters in the world. Our relaxing kayak tour at sunset will take you to the fascinating lagoon at Las Cabezas de San Juan. You will see the historical lighthouse of Fajardo and touch the waters that glow with single-celled dinoflagellate organisms. Your excursion begins by kayaking across Las Croabas bay, through a winding mangrove river, and finally into the bio-bay. Our professional tour staff will guide you throughout the entire tour. You will receive a life jacket, flashlight, safety briefing and kayaking instructions from one of our experienced tour guides. Refreshments, towels and light snacks will be provided.
*This tour involves 30 minutes of kayaking to bioluminescent location and 30 minutes kayaking for the return. While the bay is typically calm, there is a chance of high wind which would make it difficult for first time kayakers. This tour is not recommended for individuals with a history of back pain and/or injuries.
Walk & Taste
Puerto Rico has over 500 years of history making this destination one of the richest in culture. One of the ways to learn about our culture is through our culinary options. Spaniard, Taino and African flavors mix together in perfect harmony in our food and drinks. As you walk through the cobblestone streets of the Old City learning about its history, you will also experience our rich flavors of our cuisine creating an experience that will captivate all your senses.
Rainforest & Beach
Walk by the banks of the beautiful Mameyes River, cool down in its natural river pool, and get to know the foothills of the rainforest. Your tour includes a 1-hour stop at private land in the foothills of the rainforest. At this location, you will enjoy an easy 10–15-minute natural walk and a 45-minute opportunity to swim in a beautiful rainforest river. Then, enjoy traditional Puerto Rican Snack and Piña Colada at one of The Kiosk of Luquillo Beach and sunbathe at one of the most spectacular beaches in Puerto Rico.
Catamaran
Set sail aboard a catamaran for a delightful day in the Caribbean waters and discover our Island’s abundant living coral reefs. If you’ve never snorkeled before, here’s your opportunity to learn the sport in a fun and relaxing setting. You’ll have the opportunity to take short dives into the crystal clear waters where you’ll discover a world of fluid motion. Sunshine dancing across the ocean’s surface casts rippling shadows on the ocean floor. Coral reefs stretch their fingers toward the surface, their arms waving with the ocean currents. Brightly colored tropical fish dart in and out of the coral reefs, while schools of shimmering silver fish move in near-perfect unison. An unforgettable experience!
Golf at the Hyatt Regency Grand Golf Reserve Club
While we are not organizing an official golf outing for this meeting, we wanted to share the details for the course on property. If you have any questions, please reach out to Taylor Kershaw at taylor@necanet.org.
Experience our two world-class Tom Kite-designed 18-hole championship golf courses. Offering four diverse nines you will experience challenging play that excites and inspires. Each nine caters for golfers of all abilities with four different tee boxes ranging from 5,300 to 7,587 yards. Our immaculate course features seashore paspalum gras, white silica sand bunkers and challenging water hazards for truly world-class play.
To schedule a tee time visit: https://www.grandreservegolfclub.com/golf
or call (787) 657-2003
Please note: Your meeting confirmation email will come from webmaster@necanet.org
Full refunds are available prior to 2/15/2023. Refunds less an administrative fee of $100 will be given for cancellations received in writing to taylor@necanet.org prior to 3/8/2023. Following this date, no refunds will be given. However, you may send an alternate to the event without additional charge.
Conditions:
1. Full refunds – available 30 days before the first day of the meeting.
2. Refund of registration fees less administrative fees – available from 30 days before the meeting to 7 days before the meeting.
3. Alternates may be substituted at any time prior to the beginning of the event.